Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Launch: PM Modi on Agriculture
Why in the news
The Prime Minister linked a strong farm sector with national development while addressing the launch of a farm campaign in Odisha.
Snapshot
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Occasion | Launch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan |
| Place | Odisha |
| Mode | Video message on his social media account |
| Message | Agriculture is central to a developed India |
Key facts
- The government is tackling various issues in agriculture, among them fair prices for farmers’ produce.
- Farm sector development is described as a key step toward a developed India.
- The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan was launched in Odisha.
Exam angle
- Campaign name: Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
- State of launch: Odisha.
- Theme: fair prices and agriculture-led development.